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Live chat Monday at 11 a.m. on GMO labeling: What do you think?

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Whole Foods has told suppliers they must label their genetically modified foods by 2018. Other products at Whole Foods and New Seasons, the Portland-based chain, are identified as GMO-free.
(Carline Jean/The Associated Press)

Voters in Washington state will decide in the Nov. 5 election whether to require foods that contain genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, to be labeled. If Initiative 522 passes, the state would be the first with a voter-approved labeling law and could become the first to enact required labeling.

Those on both sides of the issue also think I-522, if it passes, could fuel changes in Oregon and elsewhere.

Jeff Mapes, a senior political reporter for The Oregonian and OregonLive.com, wrote a story about the fight over I-522, including charts on the top genetically modified foods and who's funneling money into pro and con campaigns. Monday at 11 a.m., he'll be plugged into the comments section of this story to answer questions and discuss the issues.

What do you want to know? Do you want your food labeled? Are you concerned about GMOs, or do you think two decades of use shows they pose no health threat? If you live in Washington, how do you plan to vote? Sign in and join Jeff in the comments section below.